Organizing a soccer program for more than 600 kids takes a lot of work and volunteers. Please consider volunteering as a team coach / manager. With the addition of the professional trainers at practices, the role of the coaches is to communicate with parents, assist with practices and manage games. An extensive knowledge of soccer is not necessary.
Requirements
Those interested in coaching must comply with the following:
Rutgers "Sports Awareness For Educating Today's Youth" Course
If you wish to be a coach, assistant coach or even a once in a while helper in the town of Mahwah you must attend the Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. clinic. This course:
Conduct
It is a privilege and an honor to be chosen to coach a Mahwah Youth Sports team; with this comes an obligation for a coach to act in an appropriate manner. A coach is a teacher, a leader, and a role model for each player under his/her supervision. Coaches work in conjunction with commissioners and league directors to support the athletic program in all policies, rules and regulations. To remain a Mahwah Youth Sports Coach in good standing, each coach must continue to conduct himself/herself in a way that encourages good sportsmanship, safety, and the development of the young athlete.
During the registration process, all coaches much agree to the "TMYSB Coaches Code of Conduct" form.
We also strongly suggest you provide your parents with this "Parent's Pledge"; each parent needs to understand the message and example we want to send to the players, opponents, officials and fellow parents.
Injury Report Form
An injury report form MUST be filled out for any Player that is injured during rec soccer games or practices. If an accident occurs, coaches should immediately complete the Injury Report Form and submit it to the Soccer Commissioner ([email protected]).
Requirements
Those interested in coaching must comply with the following:
- All coaches and recreation referees are required to take the following online concussion training course - it takes less than 30 minutes https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/training/index.html. Please also review this concussion fact sheet. Upon completion, please email your certificate to [email protected].
- Pass the Rutger's Certification Class (certificate is "good for life"). Latest Schedule - https://sports.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=845821
- Pass the Mahwah Background Check (certification is good for 2 years). Latest Schedule - https://sports.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=845821
Rutgers "Sports Awareness For Educating Today's Youth" Course
If you wish to be a coach, assistant coach or even a once in a while helper in the town of Mahwah you must attend the Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. clinic. This course:
- Helps coaches minimize the risk of injury to young athletes
- Provides information about fundamental coaching concepts which enhances volunteer coaches' effectiveness
- Provides partial protection from civil law suits
Conduct
It is a privilege and an honor to be chosen to coach a Mahwah Youth Sports team; with this comes an obligation for a coach to act in an appropriate manner. A coach is a teacher, a leader, and a role model for each player under his/her supervision. Coaches work in conjunction with commissioners and league directors to support the athletic program in all policies, rules and regulations. To remain a Mahwah Youth Sports Coach in good standing, each coach must continue to conduct himself/herself in a way that encourages good sportsmanship, safety, and the development of the young athlete.
During the registration process, all coaches much agree to the "TMYSB Coaches Code of Conduct" form.
We also strongly suggest you provide your parents with this "Parent's Pledge"; each parent needs to understand the message and example we want to send to the players, opponents, officials and fellow parents.
Injury Report Form
An injury report form MUST be filled out for any Player that is injured during rec soccer games or practices. If an accident occurs, coaches should immediately complete the Injury Report Form and submit it to the Soccer Commissioner ([email protected]).
Additional Links and Information
Please refer to the following websites for practice ideas and skill development exercises.
www.njyouthsoccer.com
www.nscaa.com
www.ussoccer.com/coaches/resources
www.mayouthsoccer.org/coaching/resource_library.aspx
www.eteamz.com/soccer/pills/jpills.htm
www.aclprevent.com/peppprogram
www.ussoccer.com/referees/laws-of-the-game
www.njyouthsoccer.com
www.nscaa.com
www.ussoccer.com/coaches/resources
www.mayouthsoccer.org/coaching/resource_library.aspx
www.eteamz.com/soccer/pills/jpills.htm
www.aclprevent.com/peppprogram
www.ussoccer.com/referees/laws-of-the-game
- Maximize the number of touches with the ball at every practice. In America, an average soccer practice consists of 250 touches per player. In Holland, it is 900+ touches per practice.
- Do not have players stand around waiting for their turn. Break players into smaller groups, maximizing contact with the ball
- Emphasize FUN